Accidental Death Benefit Rider

Following are the eligibility criteria of Accidental Death Benefit Rider:

Documents Required for Accidental Death Benefit Rider Claim

Below mentioned are the documents required for claiming accidental death benefit rider:

• Filled Claim Form
• Original Policy Documents
• Policyholder's Photo ID Proof, Address Proof
• Policyholder’s Bank Account Details
• FIR (copy or original)
• Police Inquest Report (copy or original)
• Postmortem Report (copy or original)
• Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s Final Verdict
• Driver’s License of the life assured

Accidental Death Benefit Rider Exclusions

Some of the key exclusions of the accidental death benefit rider include:

• Suicide
• Self-inflicted Injuries
• Drug overdose or alcohol abuse
• Participation in civil commotion, riots, war or rebellion
• Death/disability after 180 days of the accident

Importance of Purchasing an Accidental Death Benefit Rider

Accidental death benefit riders are one of the most popular riders that people often choose for their term insurance policy. This rider provides financial aid to the family of the life assured in difficult times. Below mentioned are some key reasons which make accidental death benefit a must have add-on for your term insurance policy:

1. Extra Layer of Protection: Accidental death benefit rider provides an extra layer of financial protection to the life assured and the family of the life assured, from the uncertainties of life. In case of an unforeseen demise of the life assured caused in an accident, a rider benefit amount along with the death benefit under the term insurance policy shall be provided to the family of the life assured. This rider can ensure financial security of the family of the life assured under difficult circumstances, the rider benefit payable under this rider can act as a shield, provide funds for the family to fulfil their immediate expenses, daily expenses, main their lifestyle and achieve their goals in the absence of the life assured.

2. Multiple Payout Option: Under the accidental death benefit rider, the rider benefit amount shall be paid as a lump sum or regular instalments which can act as a regular income for the family of the life assured. The nominee has the flexibility to choose the payout option according to their financial requirements and situation. In case the nominee opts for lump sum, the rider benefit shall be provided as a lump sum along the death benefit, and in case the nominee opts for regular instalments, the nominee shall receive equal instalments for a fixed period of time along with the death benefit.

3. Tax Exemptions: Premiums paid towards a term insurance policy and riders qualify for tax exemptions. The life assured can avail tax exemptions for upto Rs. 1,50,000 Lakh, provided that the premium payment does not exceed 10% of the sum assured, under Section 80C and 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The life assured can avail double tax benefits by purchasing the accidental death benefit rider as premiums paid towards the rider qualify for tax exemptions under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

4. No Medical Examination Required: Often, medical examinations are required to purchase a term insurance policy, in case the life assured/policyholder chooses to purchase accidental death benefit add-on for their term insurance policy, no such medical examination is required. As this rider provides additional financial protection from the unforeseen events, this rider does not require any medical examination. This is another significant benefit of purchasing an accidental death benefit rider.

5. Minimal Documentation: One of the major reasons why people often consider purchasing an accidental death benefit rider is that while purchasing this rider minimum documentation is required. The life assured is required to provide simple personal details in the application form and the insurance provider shall accept the application.

6. Easy Claim Settlement: In difficult circumstances such as an unforeseen demise of the life assured caused in an accident during the coverage period, the family would want a hassle-free claim settlement without getting into paper work. In such cases the insurance providers try to settle the claim as fast as possible without troubling the family member, minimum documentation is required keeping in mind the situation that family members are going through. The insurance providers provide an easy and quick claim settlement.